Despite Warnings, Kids Are Still Dying in Hot Cars
2017-07-14
Even on a 60-degree day, a small child’s body temperature can quickly riseContinue Reading
FDA Panel OKs What May Soon Be First Gene Therapy Approved in U.S.
2017-07-13
Expensive but potent leukemia therapy genetically transforms patients’ immune system cells to fight diseaseContinue Reading
Did Grandpa’s Insomnia Serve an Evolutionary Purpose?
2017-07-12
Study suggests older tribe members may have pulled the ‘night shift’ to watch for dangerContinue Reading
Easier Colon Exam Boosts Screening, But Insurers May Not Pay
2017-07-11
People with coverage for virtual colonoscopy are more likely to get tested for colon cancer, study findsContinue Reading
Medication Mistakes Have Doubled in U.S. Since 2000: Study
2017-07-10
Poison control centers get one call every 21 seconds about a potentially serious mix-upContinue Reading
Keep Your Summer Cookouts Safe
2017-07-09
Risk for foodborne illness rises along with the temperatureContinue Reading
Shield Yourself From ‘Swimmer’s Ear’
2017-07-08
Water left behind after a swim can give you a serious earache — but not if you know what to doContinue Reading
Shortage of Bee, Wasp Venom Stings Those With Allergies
2017-07-07
Facing expected season-long shortage, doctors urge patients to carry EpiPens just in caseContinue Reading
Bullying Takes Financial Toll on U.S. School Districts
2017-07-06
Absenteeism by fearful kids linked to an extra $276 million in expenditures in California each yearContinue Reading
Soft Contact Lenses Safe for Kids and Teens, Review Finds
2017-07-05
Infection rates no higher than for adults, and actually lowest for younger kidsContinue Reading
Guard Against Hearing Loss From Fireworks
2017-07-04
Don’t get too close to those loud booms, hearing specialist suggestsContinue Reading
Eye Docs Debunk 5 Fireworks Myths
2017-07-02
Make eye safety a priority this Fourth of JulyContinue Reading
Don’t Let Summer Strain Your Back
2017-07-01
All that yard work and traveling can lead to injury, so spine experts offer safety tipsContinue Reading